Natural Shampoo with Buchu

ABSTRACT

A natural viscous liquid shampoo including a composition formulated with buchu extract and a preparation method thereof that would be harmless to the hair and scalp. The natural shampoo was created without sulphates and/or harmful chemicals and still cleanse your scalp but also balance your natural oils and promote healthier hair growth.

FIELD OF INVENTION

The invention relates to the technical field of cosmetics and is anatural shampoo formulated with extracted buchu leaf (Agathosmabetulina), which has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and anti-microbialproperties and also free of potentially harmful chemicals.

CLASSIFICATION

A61-Q5/02

BACKGROUND OF INVENTION

The purpose was to formulate a natural shampoo with the inclusion ofBuchu leaf, because the benefits of the buchu plant (Agathosma betulina)which has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and anti-microbialproperties. The Buchu plant is indigenous to South Africa and is grownin the remote, dry mountainous regions of the Western Cape. The leaveshave round oil glands found scattered across the leaf, which release anaromatic golden oil. The oil is said to have anti-inflammatory andanti-bacterial properties, that was perfect for this formulation andused along with Hyssop which is also an anti-microbial andanti-inflammatory and is used as a cleansing agent. These two baseingredients were exactly what I was searching for to implement into mynatural shampoo.

Through my research I realized that shampoos are made with sulphates,parabens and other harmful chemicals along with chemical compounds thatare unidentifiable to the lay person and that are in most commonshampoos that cause dryness to the hair and scalp which leads toirritation, frizz and hair loss. Because of this I wanted to firsttarget the scalp and it led me to why sulphates are used in shampoos tocreate a nice thick lather that gives us a false sense of cleanliness,but there are fall backs to using sulphates because it is a detergentthat strips natural oils from your scalp, it can also cause your hair tobe dry, brittle and your hair color to fade. Another potentially harmfulchemical is parabens they are used in shampoos to prevent bacteria andas a preservative. But parabens can mimic the hormone estrogen and havebeen linked to increased growth of breast cancer cells, which makes themharmful. Discovering how these chemicals can be harmful I wanted toinvent a shampoo that not only cleaned the hair and scalp withoutstripping the natural oils but was also safe from harmful chemicals.What I found is your scalp produces sebum from your sebaceous glandsthat are grouped around your follicles and if it isn't controlledproperly you could end up with hyperactivity which causes flakiness thatcan lead to dandruff or more serious problems. The shampoo compositionis comprised of natural surfactants that would remove sebum, dirt andskin debris from the hair and scalp without affecting the hair, scalp orhealth of the user. The primary surfactant Coco Betaine is included asan emulsifying agent to combine the oils and water-based ingredients. Itis a medium-strength surfactant that comes from coconut oil and providesgood foaming action, moisturizes and protects the hair and scalp. Thesecondary surfactant is called Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate (SLS). SLS isa natural anionic surfactant used in many natural hair care products toprovide a foam for gentle cleansing and increase body, suppleness andsheen. The most important part was to provide a natural surfactant thatwon't damage the hair and scalp. The pH of the total composition formulawas tested at a 5.5, which is ideal for a healthy scalp.

The following list of ingredients were all added to the composition dueto the benefits of each individual ingredient, nevertheless not toexclude any other possibilities.

Grapeseed oil, because when it comes to hair health, some claim thatgrapeseed oil can help restore your hair's natural shine and vibrancy.Your scalp naturally produces sebum, an oily substance, which keeps yourhair shiny and healthy. As you age, your scalp's sebum production slowsdown, leading to dry scalp and brittle hair. The grapeseed oil willmoisturize your hair and stimulate hair growth.

Sunflower oil contains Vitamin E and is known to have benefits for hairhealth. They're both antioxidants and may help neutralize free radicalsthat can damage the hair and scalp. Sunflower oil also contains oleicacid, which can stop hair breakage and may make it seem like hair isgrowing faster (since the ends aren't breaking off). Derived from theseeds of the sunflower the oil is high in essential fatty acids likephospholipids and ceramides. Ceramides keep the hair cuticle flat,helping to smooth hair, enhance shine and allow hair to endure wear andtear over time. They promote elasticity and moisture retention, and aidin strengthening hair, as well as antioxidants and vitamin E, making itdeeply nourishing and soothing to dry hair and scalp. It locks inmoisture and helps keeps hair healthy and strong.

Lemon contains citric acid and can address the root of your hairproblems by reducing oil and dandruff. This is especially true if youhave a dry scalp or dandruff. The citric acid is also helpful due to itsacidic properties to lower the pH of the formulation to promote ahealthy scalp.

The sea salt or pink Himalayan salt is beneficial for hair growth. Ifyou suffer from alopecia, or hair loss, it is recommended to use seasalt for natural stimulation of the growing of your hair. Salt opens upblocked pores on the scalp thus allowing proper hair growth. Salt helpsloosen and dissolve existing product build-up and dandruff as well asstimulates circulation for a healthy scalp. Pink salt also absorbsexcess oil and moisture to prevent dandruff in the future.

Aloe vera contains proteolytic enzymes which repairs dead skin cells onthe scalp. It also acts as a great conditioner and leaves your hairsmooth and shiny. It promotes hair growth, prevents itching on thescalp, reduces dandruff, conditions your hair and balances your pH.

Coconut oil promotes scalp health by fighting against such problems asdandruff. It moisturizes dry hair by adding luster, shine and softnessto the hair and prevents hair breakage and split ends, contributing tohair length.

Xanthan Gum a thickening agent 100% natural ingredient intent was chosenbecause of its entirely natural composition and used as a naturalpreservative. Peoples demand for a natural shampoo with a higherviscosity led me to include xanthan gum.

Biotin supplements have also been linked to hair growth since it assistsin the production of keratin, the protein our hair is made of. Biotinpromotes hair tensile strength; it is a non-toxic vitamin that has beenreported safe and well-tolerated by the FDA. Especially when used on thescalp, a biotin shampoo can help increase your body's levels of biotin,without having to take an oral supplement, and encourage healthy hairgrowth. Additional benefits are fuller healthier looking hair.

Natural preservatives such as, Leucidal SF Complete uses a combinationof peptide technology with fermented radish root to deliver moisturizingand conditioning benefits as well as providing broad-spectrum activityto protect against bacteria, yeast, and mold in one product.

Distilled water is used as a vehicle for the beneficial oils extractedfrom the buchu and hyssop plant, that when steeped creates an oil mixedwith water from the plants to use as a base for the natural shampoo.

The essential oils that are added to the composition is not only forscent but for added nutrients. The rosemary oil stimulates hair growth,preventing or slow progression of premature graying, dandruff and itchyscalp. Teatree Oil-benefits are the same as rosemary but also help tobalance your scalps pH. Lemongrass promotes contraction of hairfollicles, thereby preventing hair shedding with regular use. PeppermintOil increases the number of hair follicles, follicle depth, and overallhair growth. These essential oils are beneficial to the shampooformulation because of the nutrients they themselves add to your hairand scalp.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

There is a need for improvement of prior art and a method of making anatural shampoo that uses plant and herb extract with ingredients thatare easily identified by the common man. The composition of saidingredients are seemingly different from prior art listed, as it doesn'tcontain harmful chemicals, to name a couple, sulphates and parabens. Iwant to contrive a change and an improvement hereby incorporating theBuchu and Hyssop plant extracts along with ingredients that are safe andnot harmful; and to create a natural shampoo that truly works atcleansing the scalp without stripping your natural oils, thus leavingyou with healthy shiny hair. The pH of the total composition formula wastested at a 5.5, which is ideal for a healthy scalp.

1. The invention claimed is a method of making a natural shampoocomposition comprising of these steps of: a. Providing a clean pot,adding to said pot 40-80% distilled water and 0.2-10% buchu leaves and0.2-10% hyssop leaves; b. using the heat method, steep the buchu andhyssop leaves in said distilled water to provide a water-based extract;c heat extracted buchu and hyssop water and add sodium lauroylsarcosinate 5-50%, d. add 1-5% coconut oil stirring until melted, add1-10% pink himalayan salt; e. prepare in a separate bowl 0.4-4% applecider vinegar, 2-10% aloe vera gel, 0.2-5% lemon juice; f. prepare in aseparate bowl 1-5% sunflower oil, 1-5% grapeseed oil and stirring0.5-10% xanthan gum until well blended; g. mix 10-50% coco betaine toprepared ingredients in step f) combining them to allow stable emulsionbetween oil and water ingredients; h. mix and pour combined ingredientsof e), f) and g) in pot ingredients c) mixing with a hand mixer toemulsify the ingredients into a stable consistency of a viscous creamyliquid, allow the ingredients to cool down to below 100 degrees, i.combine 1-10% biotin and 0.5-10% natural preservative (Leucidal SFComplete) and add to ingredients in h) blending well for about 5minutes; j. stir in and add 0.5-2% essential oils to the abovecomposition, providing a liquid natural shampoo.
 2. A natural buchuextract viscous liquid shampoo composition consisting of: 40-80% byweight distilled water, 0.2-10% buchu leaves, 0.2-10% hyssop leaves,5-50% sodium lauroyl sarcocinate, 1-5% coconut oil, 1-10% pink himalayansalt, 0.4-4% apple cider vinegar, 2-10% aloe vera gel, 0.2-5% lemonjuice, 1-5% sunflower oil, 1-5% grapeseed oil, 0.5-10% xanthan gum,10-50% coco betaine, 1-10% biotin, 0.5-10% natural preservative(Leucidal SF Complete), 0.2-2% essential oils.
 3. Hair cosmeticcomposition consisting essentially of claim 1 or 2.